Calories and Protein in Ricotta
Nutrition data for ricotta, whole milk.
Quick answer: 1/2 cup (124 g) of ricotta has about 186 calories, 9.3 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 9 g of carbohydrate. Per 100 g it has 150 calories and 7.5 g of protein. These figures are for ricotta that is whole milk.
- 186calories
- 9.3 gprotein
- 13 gfat
- 9 gcarbs
per 1/2 cup (124 g)
Serving sizes for ricotta
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 150 | 7.5 g | 10 g | 7.3 g |
| 1/2 cup | 124 g (4.4 oz) | 186 | 9.3 g | 13 g | 9 g |
| 1 cup | 246 g (8.7 oz) | 369 | 19 g | 25 g | 18 g |
USDA lists half a cup of whole-milk ricotta at about 124 g and a cup at about 246 g. Part-skim ricotta has fewer calories and less fat.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1/2 cup (124 g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | 186 | |
| Total fat | 10 g | 13 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g | 8 g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 61 mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 110 mg | 136 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 9.3 g | 19% |
| Potassium | 219 mg | 272 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 255 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 25 mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Value uses the FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet and is calculated for 1/2 cup (124 g). Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 170851 (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk).
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About ricotta nutrition
Ricotta is a soft, mild cheese that shows up in pancakes, pasta and lemon cakes. These figures are for whole-milk ricotta.
- Calcium: 255 mg in 1/2 cup, about 20 percent of the Daily Value.
- Protein: 9.3 g in 1/2 cup, about 19 percent of the Daily Value.
How preparation changes the numbers
- Whole-milk, part-skim and fat-free ricotta differ, so use the package label when you know the exact product.
- Baked ricotta desserts also contain sugar, eggs and flour, which are not part of these figures.
How ricotta compares
Per 100 g, ricotta ranks #12 of 30 foods on this site for protein and #21 for fewest calories.
Protein per 100 g
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Questions about ricotta
186 calories in 1/2 cup (124 g) of ricotta, or 150 calories per 100 g. These figures are for ricotta that is whole milk.
9.3 g of protein in 1/2 cup (124 g) of ricotta, or 7.5 g per 100 g. Protein makes up about 20 percent of its calories.
About 186 calories in half a cup of whole-milk ricotta (124 g).
About 9.3 g of protein.
About 255 mg in half a cup, roughly 20 percent of the Daily Value, based on USDA data.
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Sources and method
Nutrient values come from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), record 170851: Cheese, ricotta, whole milk, retrieved 2026-09-30. Serving weights are USDA household measures, or a simple fraction of one. Brands, growing conditions and cooking method change real-world numbers, so treat every figure as a good estimate. Written and reviewed by Claudio; read how we develop and check our numbers.
